Country Day School, located in Largo, Florida, is a nationally accredited school with a comprehensive curriculum for ages one through 8th grade.
The school is on 14 acres of beautiful property within a safe residential community.
The campus includes stand alone montessori classrooms, an onsite animal science facility; state of the art 12,000 sq ft educational building with open air classrooms, STEM Lab, black box teatre, green screen film and production studio, and a world language & culture room.
That is just a small piece of what makes County Day School in Largo so special.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked FL School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
Campus Size
14 acres
Student Body
Total Students
294 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
44%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
AM/PM Extended CareEquestrian Clubs
Math Club
Club or Organization:
After School Instructional Sports Program (K-5th)Performing Arts Club (music & theater)
STEM Club (1st-8th)Visual Arts Club (all ages)
World Language Clubs (Chinese & Spanish) (K-8th))
School Notes
- Country Day is a community of learners which nurtures academic
excellence, personal responsibility and individual talents.
Admission is based on a combination of objective and subjective
criteria in order to determine that each student will benefit from
and contribute to the learning environment.
- All applicants for admission to Country Day School are
considered without regard to race, gender, age or national
origin.
Educational Methods: - Small Learning Community
- Family Involvement
- Small Student Teacher Ratios
- Individualized Learning
- Student Centered Learning
- Multiage Grouping
- Facilitated Small Group Activities
- Authentic Assessment
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Country Day School offer?
Country Day School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Equestrian, Football and Soccer.
What is Country Day School's ranking?
Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Country Day School?
The application deadline for Country Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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